Fatal Renal Abscess Caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis and Subcapsular Hemorrhage, Japan

A 61-year-old man in Japan with abdominal pain was suspected of having a renal tumor. Despite initial treatment, his condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to death. Postmortem examination revealed a renal abscess and sepsis caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis. This case underscores the need to con...

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Main Authors: Yuichiro Atagi, Yoshito Homma, Sadamu Yamashi, Ken Kikuchi, Yoji Nagashima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2024-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/10/24-0078_article
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